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You should try this if you want a side hustle

Just writing this to help out anyone who needs some extra money. For the past 2 months I've been using this AI tool called Insta Doodle (Link here) to make a decent amount of money on the side. It's a platform that allows you to generate whiteboard explanation videos. They're the type of videos you see on a lot of sales pages that explain the concept of whatever's being sold.

I've been creating and selling the videos to new ecommerce stores, Skool communities and on marketplaces like Fiverr, Freelancer, Upwork and believe it or not Etsy lol (I've also seen a few people selling them on eBay so I might try that in future). I sell basic videos for $20-$40 depending on length and upsell the voiceover which I use ElevenLabs to generate for an extra $20. Considering Insta Doodle is only $37 for lifetime access it's pretty easy to turn a profit, all you need is one sale basically and you've broken even.

On the marketplaces mentioned I just made listings and they're slowly getting more sales as they get reviews. I think success on Fiverr, Upwork and Etsy is more of a time thing, you write a decent pitch and then just wait for results. I also respond to any requests I see on Fiverr, Upwork and Freelancer where they're looking for whiteboard animation, product explanation videos or a product spokesperson (a whiteboard video is kind of a spokesperson lol).

As for selling to ecommerce stores and Skool communities I first tried cold emailing using mailing lists that I bought but I didn't have much success. I found the most success just dming accounts on Instagram and TikTok with a sales pitch, pricing and a couple example videos (The newer the business the easier they are to sell I've found). The conversion rate on these messages is actually pretty crazy, I haven't calculated the number but this is where I've made the most money.

Delete this post if it's not allowed but I thought it'd be helpful for anyone needing some extra money, we've all got bills haha.

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2024/11/03
07:58 UTC

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Is there a Chik-fil-A I don't know about?

Recently, I've seen a bunch of people with chik-fil-a bags around campus, especially around McKelvey and the east end. I'm pretty sure that the nearest store is over on the med campus, but am I missing something? That, or people just really like their chicken I guess.

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2024/11/01
18:50 UTC

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Humidity Questions

Prospective student here. I am from Colorado which is an extremely dry climate. I was wondering if anyone else who came from a dry climate could tell me about the humidity in St. Louis compared?

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2024/11/01
18:18 UTC

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90 second video?

to anyone who got in, what did you talk about in your 90 sec video? i feel like ill just end up talking about something i already discussed in my essays and i don’t want to be redundant

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2024/11/01
14:07 UTC

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[Trigger Warning] Urgent help needed for a friend

Have a friend who is studying at washu. Supposed to graduate this semester. Dude has been dealing with so much stuff last few months, dad got cancer, sole earner of the family and still young, he has been spending half of the time traveling to india to take care of his dad while also keeping with studies.

He told me today he had some kind of meeting and that he might get suspended from school for something which is not his fault. Something to do with unfulfilled tuition payment but i don't know much details. Starts crying and telling me how much of a disappointment he will be after spending all the money and time and still not being able to graduate. Tells me can't show his face to anyone back home if that happened and what would he do with his life.

Been talking with him a lot and his mental health has been concerning to me. I feel like he might take a drastic action and harm himself. And I don't know how to help him. I don't know much about what's going between him and washu. Is there something I can do to help him open up and take on therapy or something. Does washu has mental health support?

I also want to do it anonymously cause don't want to break his trust. Idk if he has told anyone else what's going on with him and I would hate myself if he stopped talking to me.

If you guys have any suggestions, please reply. I just can't get the thought out of my mind that he might do something.

PS: Had to make a new account to be anonymous.

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2024/10/31
22:02 UTC

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psych 3604

anyone taken cognitive neuroscience with brian gordon? i will need to take this at some point but im wondering if i should sooner rather later or vice versa. what are people's thoughts on the prof and class?

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2024/10/31
21:53 UTC

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Spring Sublet near the Lofts!

Subletting 2 rooms of a 3 bed apartment other person is male) right across from the Lofts! Includes parking spaces in the side alley and furnished bedroom. Rent negotiable but starts at 800 a month. Reach out if interested!

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2024/10/31
18:05 UTC

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Does anyone currently live in the Lewis collaborative?

Im looking for 1 bed apartments and I love the Lewis collaborative vibes… would love to know if anyone is living there right now and can share more about it

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2024/10/31
05:39 UTC

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Activism in application

Hello, does anyone know if it's okay to talk about social activism in your application? And to what extent exactly?

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2024/10/30
22:31 UTC

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Southwood Apartments

Has anyone here experienced living in the southwood apartments?

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2024/10/30
20:25 UTC

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How difficult is the new CSE260M (ESE260)?

How is this class now that there's a new professor? Would it be doable to take it along with ESE326, ESE319, and ESE351 next semester? Thanks!

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2024/10/30
04:53 UTC

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Tech writing professors

Which tech writing professors would you recommend?

So far, the options so far are Dahlheimer, Creighton, Essner, Mittanck, and Schwelle. I will be taking this during my last semester so I would prefer one who has a lighter workload

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2024/10/30
03:51 UTC

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Application Fee

(First timer) How do I pay the fee if I'm applying thru Common App? Thank u

3 Comments
2024/10/30
03:05 UTC

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What’s up with the graduate students here?

I’ve taken several classes with graduate students and most of them have been AIs to my other classes. The exam averages in these classes are always mind bogglingly low regardless of exam difficulty, and when they grade assignments I end up having to remind them of high school level material (things like log rules). This has been a pretty repetitive theme and I find it hard to believe that I’ve been exposed to a non representative sample. Is this a thing other people have experienced?

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2024/10/30
00:00 UTC

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What parts of my application do the signature scholars program see?

I'm applying ED and applying for all three of the signature scholarships. I was wondering how much of my application these scholarship reviewers look at and if they can see the essays I wrote for the other two scholarships.

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2024/10/29
22:34 UTC

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Econ 413

I heard Econ 413 with Grace Johnson is very hard and a class to save till senior year. Is this true?

3 Comments
2024/10/29
22:21 UTC

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College Writing: Citizen Science with Roy Kasten or Dreams and nightmares with Grace Waitman

In the title, which one is the easiest?

3 Comments
2024/10/29
17:11 UTC

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Econ + Finance double major

How common is this combination at WashU? Is it worth it?

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2024/10/29
16:47 UTC

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Best College Writing Prof?

Looking for either a easy or interesting prof or maybe both at the same time if they exist😮

6 Comments
2024/10/29
16:32 UTC

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SDS 493 + 494 vs. SDS 3211 + 4211

Hi, I wanted to ask if anyone knew the difference between the SDS 493 and 494 sequence and the SDS 3211 and 4211 sequence. Most upper level stats classes have both 493/494 and 3211/4211 as equivalent prerequisites, so I wanted to ask what the difference is between the two sequences and why 493 has SDS 3200 as a prerequisite when 3211 doesn't.

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2024/10/29
05:00 UTC

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CS + Math: what do i actually need to do to graduate

Obviously I'm aware of this link that contains the course requirements for the CS+Math degree. But from my counting, it only contains 80 credits. Even if I counted wrong, or some of the electives are more than 3 credits, it still remains nowhere close to 120. So where do the other 40 credits come from?

Probably a stupid question but yeah

2 Comments
2024/10/29
01:59 UTC

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volunteering on campus

i'm a first year who wants to get involved in volunteering on and near campus. i'm pre dental so i need a lot but also i want to do something im interested in. i know about apo but would like something that doesn't involve dues and would just like to go and help out! interested in health care (low income and women specifically), animals, voting, and educating about health around the area. would love recommendations on clubs/organizations

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2024/10/29
00:52 UTC

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Major Connection in Supplemental Essay

Should I try to connect my supp about "Name & Story" or something more authentic about myself? I'm not doubting my major but I feel there are a lot more to myself than my interest of study to talk about when the question is asking about who i am. Any help please?

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2024/10/29
00:11 UTC

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buildings with empty classrooms

i want to find empty classrooms that are like for sure empty. what are your favorite buildings to go to with a white board/chalk board

5 Comments
2024/10/28
20:55 UTC

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What college writing class is easiest?

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2024/10/28
20:26 UTC

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College Writing

Why is college writing so hard? Do most people get As in that class?

2 Comments
2024/10/28
20:13 UTC

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Do people actually go to the Zenker Wellness Suite?

Sorry for asking, I am very nervous about going anywhere that might put me in an area of judgement. Do people go to the Zenker Wellness Suite frequently? Do people generally notice people going in there? I do not work out, so I am worried that I would seem out of place and stand out.

6 Comments
2024/10/28
04:07 UTC

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Test Optional

32 ACT super score. I know that’s on the low end for Washu but I was wondering if I should report it or not.

4 Comments
2024/10/28
04:06 UTC

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